Results/Photos

Date: Dec. 13, 2025 Participant: Carolyn DiFonzo #7171 Race: 2025 Phoenix Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Steady Performance with Notable Consistency Carolyn DiFonzo from Scottsdale, AZ, ran a solid race at the 2025 Phoenix Half Marathon as part of the Granada Flyers, completing the 13.1-mile course in 2:04:41. Her overall average pace was 9:31 min/mile, showing consistent effort across the distance. Noteworthy moments include her split at mile three, where she clocked 8:58 min/mile, and maintained a sub-9:00 pace through mile four. Throughout the race, Carolyn remained in the top 10% of her division, F60-64, finishing 7th. Her position fluctuated slightly, marking her peak at mile six with a rank of 5th within her division. Encouragingly, Carolyn managed to improve her standing overall and in her gender placement after recovering from the slower stretch at mile 11. For future races, focusing on maintaining a consistent pace throughout, especially in the later miles, could enhance her performance even further.